A three-mile wide comet named “NEOWISE” has lit up the skies, wowing people across the globe. Being able to catch a glimpse of the comet — officially known as C/2020 F3 — is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as it won’t pass Earth again for another 6,800 years, according to the International Dark-Sky Association. It’s extremely rare…… MORE

Every dollar invested in a sustainable ocean economy can yield at least five times the return in benefits, according to a new report commissioned by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy. As many countries roll out bailout packages to counter the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the report says investment in these…… MORE

Pope Francis stood in silence for several minutes at his weekly Angelus prayer Sunday, after he talked about Turkey’s decision to convert the Hagia Sophia back into a mosque. “The sea takes my thought a bit far, to Istanbul,” the pontiff said during the prayer, which commemorates people who work at sea. “I think of…… MORE

A 15-year-old boy died in a suspected shark attack while surfing in New South Wales, Australia, police said Saturday. “Witnesses have told police a shark attacked the teenager while he was surfing at Wilsons Headland at Wooli Beach, near Grafton,” New South Wales police said in a statement. “Several board-riders came to his assistance before…… MORE

The director-general of the World Health Organization has condemned a “lack of leadership” in fighting the coronavirus pandemic and made an emotional plea for global unity, as cases soar in multiple countries and the world struggles to contain the devastating virus more than six months after it was first identified. “My friends, make no mistake:…… MORE